John McLernon

Experience

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  Grenson Construction Ltd

  Feb 1999 - Mar 2007

  General Manager

  1999-2007 GENERAL MANAGER, Grenson Construction Ltd, Berkshire• Full P&L responsibility for this key player in the construction industry, with oversight of all engineering operations and projects management• Instrumental in securing substantial new business, utilising astute negotiation to win high value contracts• Maintaining tight control over quality, safety and security elements, incorporating rigorous risk assessments, robust health and safety plans and regular inspections/audits• Driving cost effective systems and processes, as well as successfully achieving ISO 9001:2000 certification• Maximising engineers and sub-contractor performance through proactive monitoring and review, ensuring full adherence to contractual objectives and standards• Raising company profile through innovative PR, marketing and business development strategies and initiatives Show less

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  JBrowne Construction Ltd

  Feb 2007 - May 2008

  Contracts Manager-Western Provinces

  2007-2008 CONTRACTS MANAGER, J Browne Construction Ltd, Western Counties• Heading up engineering and utilities project delivery across Western counties, generating around £6 million in annual income• Achievements include successful clearance of Lot 24 sewerage blockage, valued at £3m p.a., timely installation of water pump booster stations worth £470K, and also effective refurbishment of reservoirs bring in £600K

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  Amey

  Jan 2008 - Nov 2012

  Principal Operations Manager

  2008-Nov 2012 PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS MANAGER, Amey Services Ltd, Hampshire • Driving exceptional service delivery across a range of contracts, providing high quality infrastructure and public services, including emergency response, maintenance, programming and data management• Pivotal in the generation of £8 million additional revenues for Project Restore and Project Resilience, having secured full contract ownership to replace framework contractors• Meeting all financial and revenue targets through shrewd management of £44 million in annual turnover, as well as delivering to the client £1 million in cost savings and efficiencies• Embedding a positive and more proactive culture within the contract team, leading to substantial improvements to staff morale and the development of a fit for purpose, cost effective operationLead role for inaugral apprenticeship programme within Amey leading to Duke of Edinburgh Gold award and structured training.Acted as Bid Manager in securing Windsor and Maidenhead 2 year term maintenance contract as a sister contract to Hampshire. Show less

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  Ringway Jacobs

  Dec 2012 - Nov 2014

  Network Operations Manager

  2012-2014 Network Operations Manager, Ringway Jacobs, Buckinghamshire• Responsible for the operations side of the contract, including routine, cyclical and strategic maintenance, street lighting, structures and the winter service. The contract is based upon the principle of integration between the public and private sector, with staff working for both Ringway Jacobs and Buckinghamshire County Council. The contract takes on a collaborative approach to service development and delivery. This is a new form of contract and has been set as an example of how contracts could work in the future. • Ringway Jacobs work in collocated offices across the county and have installed several systems to assist in the efficiency of the contract and work closely with the client to continually improve the service and deliver in an efficient manner and identify how things can be done differently, driving down costs. • The team deliver works identified from the asset team, highway inspections and local area technicians which helps to support and manage KPIs both contractual and non contractual. Show less

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  Geobear

  Mar 2015 - Jun 2018

  Operations Manager

  Management of multiple projects by assigning qualified resources, tools and materials to ensure successful outcomes.Scheduling of Technical Engineers on Projects with capacity optimisation.Checking and approval of weekly timesheets.Development of strong professional relationships with field operational personnel.Responsible for Health & Safety on site to ensure work is done safely.

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  Structural Systems (uk)Ltd

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2019

  Construction Manager

  Construction Manager for Structural Systems Ltd and Hevilift, Construction specialists in post tensioning design & installation, structural repairs, bearing replacement, heavy lifting and temporary works.

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  ERITH CONTRACTORS LIMITED

  Oct 2019 - Feb 2021

  Earthworks and Infrastructure Contracts Manager
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  KIER HIGHWAYS LIMITED

  Feb 2021 - Oct 2022

  Construction Manager
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  Flowline Ltd

  Oct 2022 - now

  • Contracts Manager

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Contracts Manager at Flowline Ltd

    Oct 2022 - now
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  MCCORMICK CONTRACTS LTD

  Jun 2023 - now

  Contracts Manager